Speech Language Pathologist/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Speech Pathologist to provide consultation, assessment and treatment of a variety of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing impairments in patients within hospital areas. This position requires thorough documentation and billing as part of patient care.

Qualified candidates hold an MS in Speech Language Pathology, Kentucky SLP license eligibility for CCC, and experience with pediatric and/or adult communication evaluation and treatment.

Qualifications

• Experience with pediatric and/or adult communication evaluation and treatment.
• Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• The University of Kentucky is seeking a Speech Pathologist to provide consultation, assessment and treatment of speech, language, cognitive and swallowing impairments across patient care areas.

Skills

Pediatric and adult communication eval

Education

MS in Speech Language Pathology

Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist/UKHC

Requisition Number: RE56271

Working Title: Speech Language Pathologist

Department Name: M7500: AMB-OUTPATIENT THERAPY SERVICES

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 12

Salary Range: $62,400-111,634/year

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: MS Speech Pathology

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience: No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification: Kentucky Speech-language Pathology ( SLP ) License and Registration, Certificate of Clinical Competence ( CCC ) eligible

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform the physical requirements necessary for the position include but are not limited to: running, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, sitting on the floor, getting up and down from the floor, and lifting children and or equipment. Must also have the capacity to provide the children and or adults with a speech/ language model.

Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Job Summary: The University of Kentucky is currently seeking a Speech Pathologist to provide consultation, assessment, and treatment of a variety of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing impairments in patients within hospital areas. Other services may include evaluation of patients for potential benefit from speaking valves, electrolarynx, and trachea-esophageal prosthesis. This position will require complete documentation of all services provided as well as billing of services as part of the patient care process.

Internal Employee Being Considered.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Experience with pediatric and/or adult communication evaluation and treatment.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No

Preferred Education/Experience: Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology

Deadline to Apply: 11/02/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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